Jafnhár

English

Etymology

From Old Norse Jafnhár (literally “Just-as-High”), from jafn (“equal, the same”) +‎ hár (“high, tall”). Compare Hár.

Proper noun

Jafnhár

  1. (Norse mythology) One of the three enthroned figures who feature opposite King Gylfi in the Gylfaginning.
    Coordinate terms: Hár, Þriði

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